9 flattering swimsuits for women with curvy hips
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Thick thighs and tiny waists have inspired song lyrics for quite some time now, leaving full hips to feel like a bowl of salad at a kid’s birthday party (here’s how to throw one without breaking the bank). Fashion brands take an equally exclusionary approach, rarely making sizes with broad hips in mind. Even shopping for wardrobe essentials like jeans comes with terms and conditions — they either fit my hips, leaving fabric at the waist for masterji to alter, or feel like I’m trying to stuff a watermelon into a lemon squeezer. There’s no in-between. So imagine my frustration finding the right swimsuits for wide hips. Skimpy string bottoms dig into my skin leaving red marks, while anything else looks like straight-up bloomers.
If you find yourself in a similar fix, we have some suggestions to make your island vacation shopping a little easier, even though the models featured below may have varied body types. For those who’d rather draw attention away from their hips than accentuate them, the choice of neckline and embellishment can make all the difference. Off-shoulder, halter, plunging and ruffled necklines achieve balance by adding more visual opulence to your shoulders, drawing the eye upwards.
Want to hop on to a trend bandwagon that’s a sure-shot entry into the cool kids club? Try high-waisted bottoms with wide side panels and higher cuts. For added coverage and comfort, swap the traditional bikini bottoms with a swim skirt or shorts that also double up as resort wear.
9 swimsuits for wide hips that will boost your confidence
1. Izsi
If you were a skort girl back in the day, you’re sure to love a swim skirt. High-waisted, fuller coverage and built-in underwear? We’ll take two. Plus, isn’t that mermaidcore print straight out of a Disney movie?
Shop Izsi’s swim skirt here, ₹ 3,590
2. Plus Curves
When in doubt, pick a high-waisted bottom with high cuts. Not only will it cinch the waist and highlight your natural curves but also give the illusion of a taller frame. Talk about a win-win.
Shop Plus Curves’ high-waisted bottoms here, ₹ 2,399
3. Flirtatious
Need a silhouette to accentuate your curves rather than interrupt them? Cross-front bottoms will never disappoint. They draw your eye inward and nip you in at the most narrow point of your waist. Best part: you can get your Flirtatious bikini set customised to your measurements.
Shop this Flirtatious bikini set here, ₹ 6,720
4. H&M swim skirt
Wear this floral swim skirt with any of the swimsuits languishing in your wardrobe for an updated look, while keeping those curves feeling snug and secure. The ruched detailing allows you to wear this one as you sip cocktails by the pool bar, and we dare say this would work as a cute tube top too.
Shop this H&M swim skirt here, ₹ 1,299
5. The Beach Company
Optical illusions come to your rescue, if you’re conscious of having wide hips. The Beach Company invites you to take the drama from your life and channel it through this dramatic ruffled swimsuit.
Shop The Beach Company’s ruffled one-oiece here, ₹ 4,250
6. Tizzi
Ruffles aside, another neckline that will bring attention to your shoulders is a halter cut. We love that Tizzi’s swimsuit also comes in a fabric that’s chlorine resistant and sustainable and has a belt to cinch in your waist.
Shop Tizzi’s swimsuit here, ₹ 12,500
7. Fancy Pants
A swimsuit with plenty of coverage that still looks sexy. Off-shoulder neckline? Check. Ruffled embellishments? Check. High-waisted bottoms? Check. Perfect for wide hips? Check check check.
Shop Fancy Pant’s bikini set here, ₹ 4,250
8. Sazo
Get into the holiday mood with Sazo’s bikini set. With an eye-catching abstract print and high-waisted bottoms, the swimsuit invites you to flaunt your natural curves and feel like your most confident self.
Shop Sazo’s printed set here, ₹ 5,990
9. Fancy Pants
If you’ve always wanted to try a bikini but didn’t think you could pull it off, this bright orange two-piece from Fancy Pants is a baby step in the right direction. It helps that the colour screams confidence.
Shop this Fancy Pants swimsuit here, ₹ 4,650
While embellishments and strategically cut silhouettes may help take away attention from your areas of concern, the key to confidence lies in feeling at ease in your own skin – whether you choose to wear plunging necklines or boy shorts. You do you.
